Just as divorce or separation is the furthest thing from a man’s mind on the day he says, “I do.”, being separated from his child is the farthest thing from his mind when he hears, “It’s a boy!” or “It’s a girl!” Yet, close to 50% of marriages end in divorce, and roughly 80% of … Continue reading New On-Line Program for Fathers Experiencing Divorce or Separation
Practical Tips for Parenting Children of All Ages Through Divorce
Whether you are going through a divorce, or you know someone who is, this information can help you understand what children of divorce need from their parents and other adults in their lives. You can either use this information yourself, or share it with those who are seeking tips for helping their children through … Continue reading Practical Tips for Parenting Children of All Ages Through Divorce
Hope For Divorced Parents
Divorced parents can feel alienated, lost, and scared that the relationship they have with their child may slip away. It is important for parents to know that they are not alone in the range of emotions initiated as the family adjusts to the many changes they experience. Feelings of sadness and fear around losing day-to-day … Continue reading Hope For Divorced Parents
Miss Your Children? Take Action Using Safe, Secure Web Communication Tools
Divorce is rated as one of the most stressful life experiences people encounter. Dealing with your stress is important to living a productive life and requires paying attention to your emotional needs and letting go of issues that you cannot control. When you are a parent, having less contact with your children can create an … Continue reading Miss Your Children? Take Action Using Safe, Secure Web Communication Tools
Dealing With Grief and Loss After Divorce
Divorce represents the loss of a relationship and the hopes and dreams of a future together. When one experiences loss, life as it was is changed forever. While recognizing and dealing with feelings of grief and loss can be difficult and painful, experts suggest that the best way to move forward is to move through … Continue reading Dealing With Grief and Loss After Divorce
Children of Different Ages Handle Divorce Differently
Divorce signifies both an end to the marital relationship and a change in the parent-child relationship. In additional to dealing with their own feelings around the divorce, parents develop new concerns and fears about how their children are handling the divorce. While children's response to divorce can vary widely, researchers have uncovered some common threads … Continue reading Children of Different Ages Handle Divorce Differently
Thoughts on Custody & Parenting Time
Divorce is a complicated series of events that can take days, months, or even years to bring to fruition and progress beyond. For couples who have children, questions of what the marital breakdown will look like are coupled with discussions around how to share the children between two households. Many times, parents are confronted with … Continue reading Thoughts on Custody & Parenting Time